About the Book

We typically associate success and leadership with smarts, passion and luck. But in today’s hyper-competitive world, even those gifts aren’t enough. Get Big Things Done argues that the game changer is a thoroughly modern skill called Connectional Intelligence. Virtually anyone can maximize his or her potential, and achieve breakthrough performance, by developing this crucial ability.

So, what is it? Put simply, Connectional Intelligence is the ability to combine knowledge, ambition and human capital, forging connections on a global scale that create unprecedented value and meaning. As radical a concept as Emotional Intelligence was in the 90s, Connectional Intelligence is changing everything from business and sports to academics, health and politics by quickly, efficiently and creatively helping people enlist supporters, drive innovation, develop strategies and implement solutions to big problems. Get Big Things Done unlocks the secrets of how the world’s movers and shakers use Connectional Intelligence to achieve their personal and professional goals–no matter how ambitious.

What People Are Saying

“Get Big Things Done is a passionate look at a new wave of leaders. It’s full of inspiring stories about imaginative ways to forge meaningful connections and achieve audacious goals.”

Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take

“Good leaders increasingly need to nurture new sources of expertise and ideas beyond what they know … to succeed and to be inspired. Get Big Things Done is just the guidebook for making the most use of your networks to spark change and meaning.”

Beth Comstock, Chief Marketing Officer, GE

“The essence of creative inspiration is seeing something in a new way. This inspiring book shows us the incredible creative power we have when we connect outside ourselves in meaningful ways. What the authors call Connectional Intelligence will be at the heart of how we as individuals, teams, and companies create – solutions, value, trust, and loyalty – in the 21st century.”

John Seifert, Chairman/CEO Ogilvy & Mather, North America

“As our interconnectedness grows, so does our collective responsibility to ask the hard questions. Get Big Things Done reminds us not only that our action and inaction can have enormous consequences, but that we have the tools we need to tackle the world’s biggest problems. It is both an inspiration and provocation to create the world we of which we dream. Buy this book for yourself and share with others who want to act now.”

Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO, Acumen

“Innovation in the Social Era happens when we connect people, ideas and things. Get Big Things Done spotlights the power each of us has to generate big value.”

Nilofer Merchant, Author of 11 Rules of Creating Value In Social Era, Picked by FastCompany as Best Business Book of 2012

“Erica and Saj-nicole have created an important resource for anyone trying to leverage the value of our world’s interconnectedness for tangible impact. I am particularly proud that as one of our Global Shapers, Erica is enlisting readers into communities of interests, purpose and finally impact. These are the most core principles of the World Economic Forum.”

“Get Big Things Done is the rare book that shows us how to understand and harness the tremendous value of today’s connected world and how leaders must put this to work in both strategy and execution. It’s part map, and part inspiration for unlocking the extraordinary potential of our ecosystems and succeeding in our most important endeavors. ”

Johan Aurik: Managing Partner and Chairman, A.T. Kearney

“We have big things to do in this world and making them happen requires ambition, courage, and above all, each other. Get Big Things Done shows the power that is unleashed when we as human beings connect with others. It is an inspirational read that makes you not only want to tackle your biggest, wildest, most ambitious dreams, but shows you how.”

Maria Eitel, Founding President and CEO, NIKE Foundation

“Erica and Saj-nicole get it. We have connect to create—and the way we connect creates who we are and what we do. With sage observations, keen advice, and great stories, this book gets to the heart of what the authors aptly call “the power of us.”

Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Powers of Two

“Not only is Get Big Things Done rich in stories and brimming with motivation, it gives a practical framework to help business leaders and entrepreneurs leverage connectional intelligence to radically transform their organizations. I’ll be referencing this book for a long time.”

Scott Gerber, CEO, Young Entrepreneur Council

“Understanding the power that comes through connecting and combining each of our talents and gifts with others in this world will be one of our most powerful assets in making the world a better place. Get Big Things Done shows us not just the why but the how.”

Helene Gayle, M.D., MP.H, President and CEO, CARE

“The future success of business requires recognizing the changing work landscape. Get Big Things Done teaches us all how to connect across generations to achieve breakthrough results and grow into the future. Anyone in a leadership position today, or who aspires to be in one in the future, should read this book.”

Jim Moffatt, Chairman and CEO, Deloitte Consulting LLP

“Connectional Intelligence is a timely and important concept to understand. In an ever-increasingly interconnected world, the opportunity to integrate knowledge to create innovative solutions has never been greater.”

Jeff Rosenthal, Co-Founder, Summit

“Connected-ness is the way forward for women and men that want break-through results. Connectional intelligence is the how. A must read for anyone with big goals in mind.”

Sallie Krawcheck, Chairman, Ellevate

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About the Authors

Saj-nicole Joni, Ph.D., is a business strategist and confidential advisor to CEOs. She works with top leaders to solve their hardest strategic challenges–delivering results needed now while creating far-reaching future impact. A global keynote speaker, Saj-nicole is CEO of Cambridge International Group, where she brings her combined experience as seasoned senior executive, Ph.D. in mathematics, professor and performing artist to her work. Learn more at www.sajnicole.com and follow @sajnicole.

Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker driving innovation across generations and cultures to prepare the global workplace for tomorrow. As one of today’s most provocative business thinkers, she is CEO of Cotential and has spoken, worldwide, including at the World Economic Forum at Davos. She writes for Forbes, HBR and Fast Company. She has degrees from Harvard, MIT and Wharton. Learn more at www.ericadhawan.com and follow @edhawan.

Get Big Things Done Resources

If you are ready now to get big things done using connectional intelligence, check out the following resources that will help put you on that path. All of these are free and available for download immediately.

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